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Polstra Family History

Polstra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Poelstra, Pollara, Polster, Spoelstra, Hofstra, Zylstra, Poitra

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Where is the Polstra family from?

You can see how Polstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polstra families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polstra's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Polstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polstra. 100% of Polstra men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Polstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Polstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Polstra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Polstra. For the veterans among your Polstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polstra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Polstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Polstra in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polstra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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